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Slow progress seen on faulty crude oil tank cars
(Source: Associated Press, July 13, 2016) BILLINGS, Mont. — Slow progress has been made on efforts to upgrade or replace tens of thousands of rupture-prone rail cars used to transport oil and ethanol, despite numerous fiery derailments that prompted new rules for the...
Worker badly burned at Fenway MBTA station
(Source: WCVB, July 12, 2016) BOSTON — A worker was shocked and received burns while working at the Fenway MBTA station, sources told NewsCenter 5. Full story: www.wcvb.com
Italy train crash: At least 23 dead, dozens injured in head-on collision
(Source: Sydney Morning Herald, July 13, 2016) ROME — At least 23 people died and dozens were injured on Tuesday when two passenger trains collided at high speed in southern Italy, sending debris flying into surrounding olive groves. Full story: Sydney Morning...
UK rail network suffered multiple cyber attacks in 2015
(Source: The Telegraph, July 12, 2016) LONDON — The UK railway network was the victim of at least four major cyber attacks in the last 12 months, according to a private security company that works with the network. Full story: The Telegraph
Railroad investors see plunging second-quarter 2016 profit as bottom
(Source: Bloomberg, July 13, 2016) NEW YORK — Railroad shipments are falling at the fastest pace since 2009, employees are getting furloughed and profits probably fell for the fifth straight quarter. Yet for investors the worst may already be over. Full story:...
Aberdeen’s MARC train station getting upgrades
(Source: Baltimore Sun, July 11, 2016) BALTIMORE, Md. — Aberdeen's MARC train station is set to undergo repairs this month, as the Maryland Transit Administration plans to renovate the 73-year-old station at Route 40 and East Bel Air Avenue Full story: Baltimore...
Chicago Union Station renovation moves forward with engineering company selection
(Source: Chicago Tribune, July 11, 2016) CHICAGO — The makeover of historic Union Station inched ahead Monday as Mayor Rahm Emanuel and regional transportation officials named an engineer for the project's next phase — even as they acknowledged that the work will cost...
Editorial: All aboard, Pueblo!
(Source: Editorial in The Pueblo Chieftain, July 11, 2016) PUEBLO, Colo. — Just imagine it. Passengers being whisked away from Pueblo on a train at 80 mph bound for La Junta and points east and west. We are happy to see that now two studies have shown the dream of a...
Damage done by low wages can’t be discounted
(Source: International Brotherhood of Teamsters press release, July 11, 2016) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last week was a tough one for all Americans. Teamster brother Philando Castile, a member of Local 320, was killed during a traffic stop in suburban Minneapolis. And...
Study says UP is Nebraska’s most valuable brand
(Source: Lincoln Journal Star, July 11, 2016) LINCOLN, Neb. — Union Pacific is Nebraska's top brand, according to a study from consulting firm Brand Finance. Union Pacific came in at 73 on the list of the 500 most valuable U.S. brands, with a value of nearly $7.7...
